Truss Rod Cavity Dimensions

Some guitars require a more specialized tool.

Truss rod cavity dimensions.

Create precision cavities every time. 5 allen truss rod wrenches. Tri rod or double side rod truss should not be used with insulated cavity construction. The truss rod is component of a guitar or other stringed instruments that stabilizes the lengthwise forward curvature also called relief of the neck usually it is a steel bar or rod that runs inside the neck beneath the fingerboard.

Possibilities are hex wrench box wrench nut driver or screwdriver. Laser etched centerlines and depth measurements. Finishes dur o wal recommends mill galvanized 10 oz. Truss rod wrenches are made in metric and sae imperial sizes.

12 1 2 31 75cm length gives plenty of peghead clearance. Dur o wal recommends hot dipped galvanized 1 50 oz. With this rod i have to rout a cavity that is at least 10 7mm 42. There are two rods that i like very much.

This will prevent the nut from binding on these surfaces as it is adjusted. Also available in class 1 class 3 or stainless steel. If you are doing a thin neck say 19 mm thick in total you are left with a scary 2mm thickness behind the rods adjustment nut. John levan a writer and guitar repair expert at premier guitar stated i have at least 20.

The double action two way truss rod is my preference. There is not a standard type or size wrench for all guitar truss rods. 3 8 9 53mm clear acrylic. Align the templates centerlines with those you drew on your guitar.

Plus a 1 8 bent wrench for tuner clearance on 6 in line pegheads. Psf for interior applications. One design is the rod from allied lutherie above and also lmi though they are slightly different the overall design is close to the same. Whenever i talk about adjusting fender guitar truss rods i try to emphasise the importance of the correct size allen wrench.

To install the spoke nut truss rod counterbore a 3 8 diameter hole 3 4 deep to accept the shank of the adjustment nut. Some are non adjustable but most modern truss rods have a nut at one or both ends that adjusts its tension. Allow at least 1 16 clearance between both flat sides of the spoke nut and the guitar s neck heel and neck body cutout. The allen ball end also works at an angle for getting into a recessed truss rod access cavity.

The first truss rod patent was applied for by. Truss rod cavity plugs walnut grooved drilled 2 replace repair and restore genuine fender parts set of two walnut dowels used to plug bi flex truss rod cavity on the headstock of most american and american deluxe series guitars. Plus the control cavity template set for body cavity and cover plate recess also sold separately. For 1 8 4mm 3 16 and 5mm allen nuts.

The latest version from allied lutherie is really beautiful and very high quality. Psf for exterior applications.